Jordan vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jordan

Boy #104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to flow down, descend"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jordan Rank #104

Gideon Rank #332

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Jordan or Gideon more popular?

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Jordan and Gideon mean?

Jordan means "to flow down, descend" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jordan and Gideon boy or girl names?

Jordan is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.